Liverpool vs Real Madrid Prediction: 27/11/2024

This summer, Liverpool experienced a major change with the departure of Jürgen Klopp, a pivotal figure in the club’s success. His replacement, Arne Slot, quickly gained the support of both players and fans. Under Slot’s leadership, Liverpool has taken charge of the Premier League, sitting five points ahead of Manchester City, the reigning champions for the past four years.

Aside from a surprising 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in September, Liverpool has enjoyed strong victories over teams like Bournemouth, Wolverhampton, Crystal Palace, and Chelsea, and earned a solid 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

A recent win over Aston Villa helped them maintain their position at the top. Liverpool has also been performing well in cup competitions, including a 2-1 triumph over Brighton and an unbeaten run in the Champions League, where they lead their group after a dominant 4-0 win over Leverkusen.

In contrast, Real Madrid has faced challenges. Their 3-1 loss to AC Milan in the Champions League added to their difficulties, following a crushing 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in El Clasico, where they were outclassed, especially in the second half.

While Real Madrid bounced back from a similar defeat in the past by winning both La Liga and the Champions League, this season Barcelona looks much stronger, and Real Madrid’s hopes of defending their La Liga title are in doubt. Despite a 4-0 victory over Osasuna before the break, Real Madrid’s injury woes are growing, with three players sidelined during that match.

For Liverpool, there’s positive news with several key players recovering. Eliott has returned to training, and Chiesa and Jota are expected to follow suit soon. Alisson, who has been temporarily replaced by Kelleher, is also on track to return, though Alexander-Arnold remains unavailable with no clear return date.

Luis Diaz, who has been in stellar form with 5 goals and 2 assists in the league, along with a hat-trick in the Champions League, is likely to partner with either Gakpo or Nunez, who also scored before the break. Salah, with 8 goals and 6 assists in the Premier League, will continue to be a key attacking figure. Liverpool’s defense, anchored by Konaté and van Dijk, and the impressive Gravenberch in midfield, remains formidable in both the Premier League and Champions League.

On the injury front, Real Madrid faces more setbacks, with Militao and Carvajal both ruled out for the season due to serious knee injuries, along with Joan Martinez. Additionally, Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo have recently been injured, joining Courtois, Tchouaméni, and Alaba on the treatment list. Although some players, like Rodrygo and Vazquez, have resumed training, Real Madrid is proceeding cautiously with their recoveries. Courtois is expected to return to action soon.

Real Madrid will rely on Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy, and a in-form Kylian Mbappé, along with Vinicius Jr., who finished second in the Ballon d’Or and scored a hat-trick against Osasuna. Jude Bellingham, who also netted a goal in that match, has had a strong start to his season.

 

Prediction

Given Liverpool’s impressive form, including eight wins in their last nine games and a perfect home record in the Champions League, they are likely to continue their strong performance. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has struggled away from home this season.

Prediction: Liverpool 2 – 1 Real Madrid.